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Oprah's Got a Crush on Obama!

Posted Jul 17th 2007 1:15PM by TMZ Staff

Oprah has a crush on ObamaChat empress Oprah Winfrey put rumors to rest that she might be running for president -- by instead throwing her hefty support behind democratic candidate Barack Obama. Lucky Obama will benefit from an Oprah-fied fundraiser to be held at the daytime diva's massive Santa Barbara mansion this September, reports today's L.A. Times.

Those thinking of attending should start saving now: Getting in the door will cost $2,300 -- that's the maximum individual contribution for primary season. Collected contributions of $25,000 or more will score you access to a VIP reception, and a donation of $50,000 or more will garner a seat at a private VIP dinner with the possible next president.

Think Isaiah Washington, who has also thrown his support behind Barack, was invited? Doubtful!

Tags: Barack Obama, BarackObama, Oprah Winfrey, OprahWinfrey

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76. Allow me to introduce this brotha to the people whose vote will decidedly choose the next American President.

South meet Obama! Hell, meet Hillary, too!

Posted at 3:50PM on Jul 17th 2007 by The_Shoparazzi

77. Posted at 2:59PM on Jul 17th 2007 by debbie
79. #78 I think you are wrong. Why are there so many muslims in this country if we are so offensive to them? Do ya think they just might want to take over?
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They are here because this is the greatest country in the world.

And yes, I KNOW they want to take over- that's what their book tells them to do.


Posted at 3:07PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Petite

78. If we turn this into a muslim-bashing fest, count me in!

Muckin' Fuslims!

Posted at 3:09PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Petite

79. What about us paying for them to have public foot baths in public places? What about the cab drivers in Minneapolis not taking passengers who have alcohol or have been drinking? This is happening now. We will have places here in the good ole U.S.A> that follow sharia law befor eya know it.

Posted at 3:13PM on Jul 17th 2007 by NON MUSLIM

80. HEY #63 IF YOU DON'T LIKE CAPS DON'T READ ,(I'M SURPRISED THAT YOU CAN READ), YOU ARE ARGUEING SEMANTICS AND IGNORING WHAT ARE FOR THE MOST PART OBVIOUS FACTS,WE ARE IN TROUBLE AND NEED NEW STRONG HONEST LEADERSHIP. I DO NOT CLAIM TO KNOW NOR ENDORSE ANY PARTICULAR CANDIDATE, BECAUSE THEIR FORTE SEEMS TO BE THE SMOOTH LIE, SAY ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED KISS BABIES AND ASSES,PERSONALLY I THINK WE NEED TO LOOK OUTSIDE OF THE POLITICAL GENE POOL BECAUSE IT IS HARD TO STAY CLEAN IN A CESS-POOL. YOU SOUND LIKE A MYOPIC SMUG SELF-CENTERED "GOT MINEGO GET YOURS" TYPE OF INDIVIDUAL,AND THAT IS YOUR RIGHT,THANKFULLY WE STILL POSSESS THE RIGHT TO VOICE OUR OPINIONS (IN CAPS EVEN!),AS WITH ALL QUESTIONS THER ARE USUALLY AT LEAST TWO SIDES OR POINTS OF VIEW AND THAT IS HEALTHY ,IT'S CALLED DEBATE. I TAKE YOU THINK I AM A RADICAL,OR OVER-MEDICATED(OR UNDER-MEDICATED),I AM NEITHER IN A BAD HEALTH YEAR I MAY TAKE FOUR ASPIRINS. I AM IN PERFECT BODY AND MIND HEALTH AT 57 WITH ALL MY HAIR AND NEURONS INTACT. I HAPPEN TO READ ALOT (TRY IT) AND I CARE WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR COUNTRY

Posted at 3:28PM on Jul 17th 2007 by PHILLIP R. MIER

81. Obama is a muslim, Do I have to pray 5 times a day that Hillary won't get elected?

Posted at 3:16PM on Jul 17th 2007 by coke head

82. #75 i post this so idiots like u(voting for bush twice)can get schooled ....so all you can rag on is my name ?..get a little more common sense then try to come and debate. Be gone fool.

Posted at 3:16PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Kirby Alexander

83. Kirby didn't you put yourself out there? I have a Hoover. Does Kirby suck as well?

Posted at 3:32PM on Jul 17th 2007 by coke head

84. HEY # WHY NOT SOME POLITICS ON TMZ? ARE YOU AFRAID YOU MAY HAVE TO THINK A LITTLE OR ARE YOU WORRIED THAT YOU MAY MISS OUT ON SOME REAL IMPORTANT GOSSIP OR MISS SOME SLEAZY PHOTOS OF SOME MINDLESS ACTOR OR ACTRESS?

Posted at 3:28PM on Jul 17th 2007 by PHILLIP R. MIER

85. Once a muslim, always a muslim. Their creed is that if you turn away from Mohamad's teachings, you are to be KILLED.

Obama can claim to be a Christian, because muslims are taught to ALWAYS lie to non-muslims. He can say, without crossing his fingers, anything he thinks we want to hear, whether it's true or not.

They all lie- it's what their book tells them to do!

Posted at 3:27PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Petite

86. Posted at 3:28PM on Jul 17th 2007 by PHILLIP R. MIER
89. HEY # WHY NOT SOME POLITICS ON TMZ? ARE YOU AFRAID YOU MAY HAVE TO THINK A LITTLE OR ARE YOU WORRIED THAT YOU MAY MISS OUT ON SOME REAL IMPORTANT GOSSIP OR MISS SOME SLEAZY PHOTOS OF SOME MINDLESS ACTOR OR ACTRESS?
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HEY PHILLIP-
that was sarcasam. I love politics, and Little Green Footballs is my favorite site. I spend most of my blog time there, discussing politics, not here.


Posted at 3:33PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Petite

87. The idea of Oprah for president is about as laughable as Obama for president (and some others). Those of color really do stick together. They said they do and they are showing it. Race is all that seems to matter to them.

Posted at 3:47PM on Jul 17th 2007 by no no no

88. PHILLIP-
Bring it on, old man. You sound like a guy with an opinion!

Posted at 3:36PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Petite

89. Voting for someone because they are black is as stupid as voting for someone because they are a woman. Boy I bet Hillary is pissed.

Posted at 3:40PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Michelle

90. PHILLIP-
Notice all my MUCKIN' FUSLIMS comments?
Read the comments before you start bashing folks.
And recognize sarcasam when you see it.

Posted at 3:39PM on Jul 17th 2007 by Petite

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